The 7th grade girls varsity basketball team topped off an
11-1 season by taking home the regional championship against the Pickens County
Dragonettes Jan. 27.

Behind at the half, the Middle School Lady Tigers came
back from a six point deficit to win it 40-38. A three pointer with 44 seconds
in the game from MVP player Kirklyn Porter tied the game. The winning shot came
after Reese Moore stole the ball and passed to Emma Grace McCarron. McCarron's
layup combined with fierce defense in the remaining seconds captured the win
for the Tigers.

Head Coach Natosha Beary said the girls played a
tremendous season.

“They were dedicated
from the start to be the best and they proved that. The girls played tough
throughout the season and demonstrated a grit about themselves to learn
different things,” Beary said. “The unselfishness that this group has is
inspiring as a coach and is a testament to the true character of these
girls."

McCarron was named an All-Tournament Player during the
Regional Championship and Callie Cleveland was named an All-Academic player.

The 7th grade team had a large number of players this
season, but instead of competing with one another, Beary said she felt that
they really came together as a team.

"Their passion for the game and their desire to be
better is what got them the trophy,” she said. “I couldn't be more proud."